§ Mr. RiddickTo ask the Minister for the Arts whether he has any plans to visit the Slaithwaite philharmonic orchestra in recognition of the orchestra's celebration of its centenary.
§ Mr. RentonI am sorry not to be able to attend the concerts on 25 January and 28 March, but I have sent a greetings message to the orchestra and am delighted that it has been included in their excellent centenary publication alongside messages from others, including my hon. Friend.
The orchestra is to be congratulated in securing the services of distinguished soloists, like the Tchaikovsky competition winner, Peter Donohoe, for its centenary concerts.
I wish it as much success in its next hundred years as it has achieved in its first.